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KMID : 1044320180200020066
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Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology
2018 Volume.20 No. 2 p.66 ~ p.70
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Potential risks of nerve conduction studies and needle electromyography
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Yoon Byung-Nam
Ahn Suk-Won
Kim Jee-Eun
Seok Jin-Myoung
Kim Kwang-Kuk
Kwon Ki-Han
Park Kee-Duk
Suh Bum-Chun
Lim Young-Min
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Abstract
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Electrodiagnostic studies such as nerve conduction studies (NCS) and needle electromyography (EMG) provide important and complementary information for evaluating patients with suspected neuromuscular disorders. NCS and needle EMG are reasonably safe diagnostic investigations and are generally associated with only mild transient discomfort when performed by experienced physicians. However, there is the risk of complications in some patients, because NCS involve the administration of electric current and EMG involves inserting a needle percutaneously into muscle tissue. This article reviews the potential risks of NCS and needle EMG.
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KEYWORD
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Nerve conduction studies, Complications, Electrodiagnosis, Safety
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